Showing posts with label Romanesque style. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Romanesque style. Show all posts

Sunday, December 28, 2014

Chartres Cathedral



Seen through a window as Marie and I climbed the many steps 
to the top of the bell tower, 
the interior of Chartres Cathedral 
appears to be a blended neutral color.


The major renovations and makeover 
of this eight hundred year old cathedral have created a stir.  
I look forward to checking them out myself 
before passing judgment, but you can read about it here.*


bon dimanche


Notre Dame de Chartres
Chartres, France

*Thanks to traveling friend, Mary G, for the link

Sunday, March 17, 2013

Église Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois



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Église Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois


Back when the Louvre was still a royal palace (Palais du Louvre), Église Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois was its church.  The impressive and unique bell tower dates from the 12th century and was the only Romanesque survival.  It was later transformed to the Gothic style in the 19th century.


It does enjoy a lofty view of the Louvre


bon dimanche

Église Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois
2, place du Louvre
75001, Paris
Métro Louvre-Rivoli ou Pont Neuf